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A6 UTT

1988 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,552 mi
Last recorded132,552 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 UTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 132,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 129,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 127,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,721 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2016 120,019 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015
Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,504 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under Body/inner sills Corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 112,398 miles

Under Body/inner sills Corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,554 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 109,554 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 109,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 106,943 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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A6 UTT is a 1988 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 127,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 UTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 UTT registered?

A6 UTT is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A6 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 UTT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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